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On AlterNet: massachusetts

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "massachusetts"

What Ted Kennedy's Death Means for Health Reform

What Ted Kennedy's Death Means for Health Reform

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. August 26, 2009.
Kennedy's death puts the number of senate Dems at 59, which could make defeating a Republican filibuster impossible.

US Senator Ted Kennedy Dies at 77

US Senator Ted Kennedy Dies at 77

AFPAugust 26, 2009.
The last of the Kennedy brothers, who dominated US politics for decades, has died of brain cancer, his family said Wednesday.

After 5 Years of Legal Gay Marriage, Massachusetts still has the lowest state divorce rate and Western Civilization is intact

After 5 Years of Legal Gay Marriage, Massachusetts still has the lowest state divorce rate and Western Civilization is intact

Bruce Wilson, AlterNet: Politics. August 24, 2009.
James Dobson Claimed Gay Marriage Would "Destroy the Earth." Instead, the MA Divorce Rate Has Dropped To a Pre-WW2 Level.

Health Care: The Promise and Perils of

Health Care: The Promise and Perils of "Compromise"

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. March 16, 2009.
Massachusetts' innovative but flawed plan shows both sides of the coin.

Voters Say Yes to Marijuana in Massachusetts and Michigan

Voters Say Yes to Marijuana in Massachusetts and Michigan

Paul Armentano, NORML. November 5, 2008.
Voters have rejected the Bush doctrine on drugs.

Northeast States Take the Lead in the Battle for Gay Rights

Northeast States Take the Lead in the Battle for Gay Rights

Deb Price, AlterNet. October 27, 2008.
Connecticut just legalized same-sex marriage. The next marriage-celebration fireworks will likely be set off in New Jersey, New York and Vermont.

Evangelicals Hate Mitt Romney (Rightfully So)

Evangelicals Hate Mitt Romney (Rightfully So)

Brad, Sadly, No! AlterNet: PEEK. July 30, 2008.
"Mitt Romney is an example of someone who is stunningly and embarrassingly full of shit, even by the standards of modern politicians."

Even Gay Out-of-Towners May Be Able to Marry in Mass.

Even Gay Out-of-Towners May Be Able to Marry in Mass.

Habladora, Feministe AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. July 17, 2008.
Century-old law used to prohibit out-of-state couples from marrying to be repealed.

Pregnancy Pact Myth Refuses to Die

Pregnancy Pact Myth Refuses to Die

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. July 1, 2008.
Social conservatives refuse to give up on titillating conspiracy theory.

Governor's Acceptance of Gay Daughter Sends Message of Tolerance

Governor's Acceptance of Gay Daughter Sends Message of Tolerance

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. June 16, 2008.
It is important that other prominent African-American politicians follow Governor Deval Patrick's lead and vocally support gay rights.

Cautionary Health Care Tales

Cautionary Health Care Tales

Trudy Lieberman, The Nation. March 31, 2008.
Plans for universal coverage in California and Massachusetts have been beset by problems.

Super Tuesday Voting Already Raising Serious Concerns

Super Tuesday Voting Already Raising Serious Concerns

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: Election 2008. February 5, 2008.
Delays cause voters to leave in Georgia; Anti-Obama mailer resurfaces in Massachusetts; Los Angeles ballot layout could undercount votes.

Massachusetts Gay Marriage Foes Back Fake American History Advocate

Massachusetts Gay Marriage Foes Back Fake American History Advocate

Bruce Wilson, AlterNet: PEEK. June 14, 2007.
Bruce Wilson: In opposition to gay-rights, fake social science meets fake history.

States demand a stop to Iraq Escalation

David Sirota, AlterNet: PEEK. March 15, 2007.
David Sirota: Often forgotten by those who focus on DC, states are making their voices heard on Iraq...

Defenders Mobilize to Assist Teen Who Aborted

Defenders Mobilize to Assist Teen Who Aborted

Juliette Terzieff, Women's eNews. February 19, 2007.
Legal advocates are closely watching the case of a Dominican teen in Massachusetts who faces possible homicide charges for performing a do-it-yourself abortion.